TAGS: New Energy Solutions
Solvay has announced that it has doubled its production capacity of high-performance polymer SOLEF® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) at its production site in Changshu, China for lithium-ion battery market.
Increased PVDF Usage in Lithium-ion Batteries and Other Applications
Sustainable mobility is driving double-digit growth demand for PVDF in applications in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, where Asia is the largest market. Solvay’s solutions and innovation pipeline in SOLEF® PVDF will help its customers optimize energy storage efficiency by increasing the battery’s energy density, safety and power. Other growing applications include offshore oil and gas pipes and liners, high purity semiconductors, and membranes for water purification.
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Solvay’s decision to raise SOLEF® PVDF capacity in Changshu, which follows our recent announcement to raise capacity in Europe, proves our continuous commitment to meeting our customers’ needs worldwide,” said Solvay Executive Committee Member Augusto Di Donfrancesco.
Sustainable Solution for a Cleaner Environment
Recently, the WORLD ALLIANCE FOR EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS created by the Solar Impulse Foundation recognized the value of SOLEF® PVDF as a sustainable (and profitable) solution for a cleaner environment.
This project supports the Group’s recently-announced G.R.O.W. STRATEGY, which focuses investment in high-growth sustainable solutions in materials. The new site production is targeted to be on stream by H1, 2022.
Source: Solvay